Highways Operative

Earn £25,000 - £35,000 + Night Shift Bonus + Overtime

Locations: Staffordshire, West Midlands, Yorkshire & Surrounding Areas

Looking for a steady job, good pay and the chance to learn new skills?
We're recruiting Highways Operatives to join our growing highways vegetation team. You don't need years of experience. If you're hardworking, reliable and happy working outdoors, we'll provide training and support to help you build a long-term career.

What's in it for you?

• £25,000 - £35,000 per year
• Additional night shift bonus
• Guaranteed minimum 40 hours per week
• Overtime available
• Full training provided
• Industry qualifications paid for
• Full PPE and equipment supplied
• Career progression opportunities
• Guaranteed Christmas shutdown
• Long-term, stable employment

What You'll Be Doing
Working on highways projects across the UK, you'll help keep roadside vegetation safe and under control by:

• Cutting grass and clearing vegetation
• Operating strimmers, brush cutters and blowers
• Feeding wood chippers
• Assisting tree and hedge clearance teams
• General site maintenance and litter clearance
• Working safely as part of a professional team

Most work takes place at night, helping keep road users moving while works are carried out safely.

Who We're Looking For
You may be a labourer, grounds worker, landscaper, farm worker, warehouse operative, construction worker or simply someone who enjoys practical outdoor work.

We're looking for people who are:

• Reliable and willing to work hard
• Team players with a positive attitude
• Happy working outdoors in all weather
• Comfortable working night shifts
• Willing to travel to different work locations

No experience in highways? No problem. Training can be provided for the right candidates.
A full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential.

Training & Qualifications
We can support you in gaining industry-recognised qualifications including:

• Brush cutter / Strimmer
• Wood Chipper
• Highways Passport
• CSCS
• LANTRA Training
• Basic Chainsaw Maintenance

About the company
Our client is a leading highways vegetation management contractor delivering works across the UK. Our teams carry out grass cutting, tree work, hedge maintenance and vegetation clearance on major road networks. With around 90% of our work taking place at night, we offer stable employment, ongoing training and genuine opportunities to progress within the business.

Apply today and start building a long-term career in the highways industry.

How to apply
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Smart is advertising this role on behalf of the hiring company. By applying, your CV will be reviewed and forwarded to the hiring manager responsible for this vacancy.

You must currently reside in and have the right to work in the UK and live within a reasonable commute to the role. Please ensure your CV includes your location and contact details, otherwise you may not be considered. Only suitable applicants will be contacted.

We look forward to receiving your application.